RESIDENTS on a stretch of road used by thousands of speeding motorists each day say not enough is being done stop cars drivers breaking the limit.

Since 2015, the Usk Speedwatch group has captured thousands of vehicles exceeding Abergavenny Road’s 30mph limit, despite increased signage and the close proximity of homes on either side.

Many living along the road leading out of Usk town centre say they have seen or personally been involved in near-misses with passing vehicles.

The voluntary group, alongside road safety watchdog GoSafe, and the local authorities, has reported some vehicles for reaching speeds almost double the set limit.

In the most recent figures, across six days earlier this year, a speed monitoring system recorded nearly 19,000 motorists, and found that more 16 per cent of motorists – more than 3,000 – were travelling over the speed limit.

A spokesman for the Usk Speedwatch group said that despite their best efforts motorists continue to ignore signs and the dangers.

He added: “As a community group we’ve played our part but not much is changing, so frustration builds.

“We’ve been at this for two-and-a-half years and as volunteers we don’t seem to be making the significant difference we had hoped we would.”

The spokesman also said volunteers, who are issued with high-visibility jackets, are routinely faced with abuse from passing motorists, and even pedestrians, while recording information.

Resident Tony Grunow, who moved to the area 20 years ago, said more forceful action was needed.

“I think there should be a physical narrowing of the road under the railway bridge or a permanent speed camera,” he said.

A Monmouthshire County Council spokesman said: “Officers from Monmouthshire County Council have received correspondence from residents and the Usk Speedwatch group and are disappointed to learn of motorists persistently disregarding the existing speed restrictions on Abergavenny Road, Usk.

“We are committed to providing a safer highway network for all users, and will continue to work with Gwent Police, GoSafe, Usk Town Council and the Usk Speedwatch group to achieve this.”